Top News of January 2025 with ANA
Azad News Agency (ANA) published a number of scientific and technological news in January 2025 whose top ones are as follows:
Iranian Experts Make Bipolar Forceps for Precision Surgeries
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and manufacturing three bipolar forceps which are widely used for brain and heart surgeries.
“One of the products made by our company is three bipolar forceps which are used for brain and heart surgeries and other precision surgeries,” Heydar Jelviz, the secretary of the National Diabetes Association of Iran and chairman of the Board of Directors of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“The size of these forceps is 8 to 26 centimeters. Their tips are also made of gold and silver metallurgy; gold metallurgy allows a more appropriate amount of voltage to be applied to the body's tissue during surgery. Silver metallurgy also prevents scar in the tissue and allows surgery to be performed in an antibacterial environment,” he added.
"Also, the tips of the forceps are not sticky and tissue does not stick to their tips during surgery, which allows the surgeon to perform the surgery at a faster speed,” Jelviz said.
He underlined that the quality of the product is on par with similar Western and German counterparts.
Iran-Made Nano-Based Insulators Reduce Energy Consumption
An Iranian knowledge-based company applied nanotechnology to produce a new type of aerogel insulator used in the petrochemical industry which can save energy to a good extent.
By using aerogel insulators as one of the new and effective solutions in the petrochemical industry, which was developed by a knowledge-based company, energy loss in production systems has been reduced and a significant amount of natural gas has been stored in various processes. This project is in line with the company's efforts to reduce energy imbalance and improve the efficiency of energy resource consumption.
Aerogel insulators, which are used as insulation in various industries, have been able to effectively prevent energy loss due to their very low heat transfer coefficient, and the use of this technology in the company has not only helped reduce costs and improve production efficiency, but has also been effective in protecting the country's energy resources.
Due to their very low heat transfer coefficient, aerogels are considered as one of the best insulators in the field of preventing energy loss. These features have made this type of insulator, compared to other similar global insulators, a suitable option for use in industries with high energy consumption.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Produces Atomic Force Microscope for Nanoscale Imaging
An Iranian knowledge-based company stationed at Pardis Science and Technology Park has managed to produce an atomic force microscope which is used to image and characterize samples at the nanoscale.
“One of our knowledge-based products is the atomic force microscope, which is used to image and characterize samples at the nanoscale. This device uses a sharp-pointed probe to scan the sample surface. During the scanning operation, laser light is emitted to the back of the cantilever and its reflection on a photodiode will result in the formation of an image of the sample surface,” said Seyed Abbas Shahmoradi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
He mentioned the Bio-AFM as another achievement of his company, and said, "This microscope is one of the most important tools for studying samples in biology, because Bio-AFM provides a suitable platform for integrating atomic force microscopy and optical microscopy in biological research projects."
Noting that the Bio-AFM microscope can capture images in different environments with diverse working modes, Shahmoradi said, “This capability allows scientists to study the structure and properties of living cells and other biological samples like DNA and RNA, proteins, viruses, bacteria, and tissues."
“Also, the Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) produced by our company, with an accuracy of 0.6 nanometers, is capable of providing images with extremely high resolution. For comparison, the size of the coronavirus is 120 nanometers, while the accuracy of our device is one two-hundredth of this value,” he added.
Iranian Specialists Develop Home-Made Firewall to Confront Security Threats
Iranian researchers at the University of Isfahan succeeded in designing an indigenous firewall called 'Sabalan' which enjoys a user-friendly interface and advanced features and is a response to cyber security threats.
“By utilizing native communication protocols, this firewall enables integrated and centralized management of organizational networks and, by providing comprehensive and diverse solutions, ensures security and precise control of network access for users,” said Mojtaba Mahdavi, a professor at the University of Isfahan and designer of the firewall.
He referred to the challenges facing such projects, and said the high cost of implementation, limitations in customizing some features, and the need to prevent unauthorized access are the most important obstacles.
"To address these challenges, the research team has focused on solutions like strengthening infrastructure, ensuring quality of service, creating strong authentication and access control systems, designing native communication protocols, and developing advanced encryption algorithms," Mahdavi said.
Iranian Scientists Design Molecular Distillation System
Iranian researchers from the faculty of science at the University of Tehran designed and developed a molecular distillation system with the capability of extracting some widely-used pharmaceutical compounds and supplements.
“Molecular distillation is a system for separating and extracting various compounds, including pharmaceutical, food, petrochemical, and chemical materials,” said Mehran Habibi Rezayee, a professor at the faculty of biology of the University of Tehran.
He explained that vitamins (A, B, C, E, D, K), fatty acids (omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9), minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, etc.), some purified compounds from medicinal plants, some botanical compounds like caffeine and curcumin, some marine origin compounds like beta-carotene and hydroxyapatite, and different amino acids are considered as complementary drugs, among which, things like omega 3 and vitamin E are highly consumed.
“The main axis of the production technology of these supplements is the concentration section. Countries that have this technology use the molecular distillation system on an industrial scale, which has different types with different functions. One of the most modern and complex types of molecular distillation systems is the Short Path Distillation type. This system operates based on evaporation under extreme vacuum and can separate and purify compounds at molecular scales and selectively remove impurities,” Habibi Rezayee said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Produces Organic Yeast, Milk Acidophilus Bacteria
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in obtaining the technical know-how to produce yeast extract rich in amino acids, B-family vitamins and milk acidophilus bacteria.
Yeast extract is one of the company's knowledge-based products. Yeast is a single-celled microorganism from the fungi type, and yeast extract consists of contents of a yeast cell without its wall, which is used as a food supplement, flavoring, or nutrient in microbial culture media.
Yeast extract is rich in amino acids and B-family vitamins (except B12) and is used as a nitrogen source in microbial culture media.
Lactobacillus acidophilus, which is also called ‘milk acidophilus bacteria’, is another product of the company. This bacterium enjoys high resistance to acidic conditions and, by working in a small amount of oxygen, ferments carbohydrates and produces lactic acid. On the other hand, it is important for women's health in combating harmful bacteria in the reproductive system.
In some cases, in yogurts with low pH, it contributes to creating the right texture and flavor, along with Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies bulgaricus bacteria.
Iranian Company Manufactures Rapid Gas Detection Kits for Oil, Mining Industries
Technologists of a knowledge-based company in Iran achieved the technical know-how of manufacturing rapid gas detection test kits which is used in oil, gas and mining industries.
“Instant gas detection test kits are highly complex and technical. These kits are designed and manufactured in the form of vials, and their function is similar to ampoules that are broken at both ends and placed in a simple pump,” Mohammad Javad Kargar, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
He explained that the pump draws air into the vial from one side and expels it from the other which leads to detection of different gases and environmental parameters.
“One of the main applications of these kits is in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. When restarting refineries or petrochemical plants after a shutdown, the gas in the lines and space should be examined in a short period of time and by using these tubes, the type and amount of gas in the environment can be measured in a few seconds,” Kargar said.
“This product has vital applications, specially in mines, and by analyzing and detecting the type of gas, it can prevent accidents and losses in mines,” he added.
Iran-Made Smart Spoon Reduces Hand Tremors in Parkinson's Patients
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in making a smart spoon which helps the Parkinson's patients by reducing their hand tremors.
“Our company is active in making rehabilitation equipment for Parkinson's patients and has manufactured different products so far, the most important of which is the smart spoon that we have produced for people with hand tremors, such as the elderly and Parkinson's patients,” Seydeh Fatemeh Hosseini, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
She explained that the spoon neutralizes hand tremors, preventing hand tremors from being transmitted to the head of the spoon, adding, “It directs the vibrations so that food does not fall off the spoon and the person can eat without the need for help from others.”
“The spoon is equipped with electromechanical systems and a series of sensors that measure the amount of hand tremor. The processors inside this spoon calculate the vibrations and separate them from the voluntary movements. Then, based on the commands they give, the spoon head is moved and controlled so that the food does not spill,” Hosseini said.
Iranian Firm Develops Software for Integrated Management of Online Sales Channels
An Iranian technological company has developed a comprehensive and practical software for the management of online sales channels which enjoys simplicity and efficiency.
“The software is designed to simplify sales processes and business management at any time and place, and integrated management of sales channels is one of the most important features of the product,” said Farshid Deylami, the managing director of the company.
Noting that with this software, businesses can manage all their sales channels in a single platform and thus focus on increasing sales, he said, “Without the need for specialized accounting know-how, the software also allows for automatic registration of purchase and sale invoices and financial management.”
Deylami described comprehensive reporting and connection to various sales portals (marketplace) as other features of the software, saying that businesses can receive sales reports in different time periods and by sales channels, and thus analyze their performance.
“This software also provides the possibility to connect to popular marketplaces, helping businesses to display their products to more customers,” he stated, adding that payment links, warehousing, in-person sales reporting, free updates, and a free SMS panel are among other features of the software.
Iranian Company Produces Herbal Spray for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in using the black seed extract to produce anti-lung cancer drug.
“One of the advantages of using black seeds is that it has no toxic effect on healthy cells at cytotoxic concentrations on lung cancer cells,” said Jalaloddin Qanavi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that the black seed oil in his company was extracted after choosing the best seeds using a cold press device and pre-treating the black seeds in liquid nitrogen, he said, “The results were compared with the extraction method by using microwaves, and the purification of thymoquinone was carried out by using chromatography and HPLC techniques.”
“Next, the cytotoxic effects of thymoquinone on A549 cancer cells and normal HGF cells were investigated and showed good results,” Qanavi said.
On-Site Repair Possible by Iran-Made Oil Valves
Experts at an Iranian knowledge-based company managed to manufacture 42-inch ball valves with on-site repair capability which is an important step towards the self-sufficiency of the oil industry.
“This type of ball valve, which is being manufactured by a domestic manufacturer with experience in the oil and gas industry, provides the operator with the capability to repair on-site without the need to disconnect the valve from the pipeline in a completely optimal way,” said Nasrollah Zareyee, the managing director of the company.
He added that the achievement has saved the country three million of dollars in oil industry.
“We hope that by utilizing the capacities of domestic manufacturers and knowledge-based companies as much as possible, we will be able to complete the development of projects more quickly,” Zareyee said.
Iranian Firm Makes Chemical-Free Herbal Rodenticide
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing a herbal rodenticide which is free of any chemical toxins.
“This product is completely unique and there is no similar counterpart in the world. The idea of starting the production of this rodenticide was that it was free from any harmful effects of toxins,” said Seyed Mehdi Mahjoub, the managing director of the company.
“One of the greatest advantages of this material is that it is natural and herbal. The process of this product does not require water and thus does not produce any wastewater,” he added.
“One of the major disadvantages of these chemical pesticides is the environmental pollution, like water and soil, but because we produce this rodenticide from plant waste and it acts physically, not chemically and toxically, during a series of processes, therefore, it returns to the nature without causing any environmental pollution or poisoning of agricultural products,” Mahjoub said.
Iran-Made Nano-Kit Detects Colon Cancer Rapidly, Easily
A technological company in Iran has managed to produce special kits which can detect colon cancer instantly and easily.
So far, 600,000 people have used these kits within the framework of the screening program, and the number is expected to increase.
These rapid detection tests for colon cancer screening are instant, non-invasive, inexpensive, and can be performed in all geographical areas.
They do not require laboratory equipment and facilities and due to their low cost, easy use, and quick results visible (often between 10 and 20 minutes) with the naked eye and without the need for experts, they can be used as a screening test at the community level.
This method does not require advanced equipment and can be easily performed anywhere.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Participate in India’s IETF 2025
Several Iranian knowledge-based firms are due to participate in the International Engineering & Technology Fair (IETF) in India.
The 26th edition of IETF 2025 is planned to be held in New Delhi on February 18-22.
It will display innovations through focused shows in industry sectors – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Capital Machinery, Digital Gaming, Fluid Power, Industrial Automation, Robotics and Electronics, Modern Logistics Solutions, Metal and Metallurgy, Water and Waste Management, Net Zero Products & Solutions and Consumer Durables and Electronics, and Plant Equipment, Component, Factory and Plant.
Iranian Scientists Find New Method to Turn E-Waste into Gold
Iranian researchers invented a new method to recover gold from electronic waste and reduce carbon dioxide at the same time.
Amin Zadeh Nazari, a senior researcher and postdoctoral scientist in the laboratory of Professor Alireza Abbas Pour Raad at Cornell University, said that given that approximately 50 million tons of e-waste are produced annually and only 20 percent of it is recycled, this approach could help reduce the environmental burden.
Zadeh Nazari synthesized two novel vinyl-linked covalent organic frameworks (VCOFs), materials designed to extract gold ions and nanoparticles from discarded circuit boards. Among them, one VCOF showed exceptional selectivity, absorbing 99.9% of gold while avoiding other metals like nickel and copper.
"We can use gold-containing COFs to convert carbon dioxide into useful chemicals and by converting carbon dioxide into value-added materials, we not only reduce the demand for waste disposal, but also provide environmental and practical benefits. It's a win-win for the environment," he added.
Iran to Launch Global Innovation City
The head of the National Park of Soft Sciences, Technology and Cultural Industries of Iran announced that a Global Innovation City and Creative Cultural Industries will be created to become the largest tourist attraction in creative industries.
“The National Park of Soft Sciences, Technologies and Cultural Industries is responsible for establishing the Global Innovation City and Creative Cultural Industries,” Imani Khoshkhou said.
“In this global city, whose statute is in the final stages, we will encounter a complex that combines production, export and transfer of experience; a complex that will be the largest tourist attraction in the city of sunshine with an infrastructure of 200-300 hectares,” he added.
“Countries that have cultural differences can communicate with each other through this medium, even all provinces can be in this city,” Imani Khoshkhou said.
He described fashion, digital cinema, tourism, specialized categories of cultural industries, recreational facilities, etc. as the fields present in the city.
Iranian Scientists Indigenize Advanced Nanocatalysts of RCD Unit
Advanced nanocatalysts were indigenized by the Iranian researchers for the RCD (Reduced Crude Desulfurization) unit which is a process for desulfurization of distillation tower bottoms.
One of the most important goals of this process is to reduce the amount of sulfur compounds (HDS) and other pollutants from the feed of RFCC unit and reducing the nanocatalyst consumed in RFCC unit, which is economically very profitable for refineries.
The feed entering the RCD process from the bottoms of atmospheric and vacuum distillation towers (AR, VR) is pumped to the top of fixed bed reactors after passing through the feed filter. The hydrogen output from the makeup compressors also enters the reactors from below, and the HDS reaction takes place in the presence of a nanocatalyst in the reactor. After passing through separators and separating the liquid and gas phases, the output product goes to two sections, fractionator and H2S scrubber, respectively.
In the first section, the products of the unit include light gases, light naphtha, heavy naphtha, and low-sulfur fuel oil. In the second section, sulfur and hydrogen gas are separated by amine. The nanocatalysts used in the RCD unit include nickel-molybdenum/alumina nanocatalysts and cobalt-molybdenum/alumina nanocatalysts. Nickel-molybdenum nanocatalysts enjoy the caopability to hydrogenate compounds, and cobalt-molybdenum nanocatalysts are better at hydrogenation.
The unit of RCD (Reduced Crude Desulfurization) was applied for decreasing of Sulfur, CCR (coradson carbon residue), metals of heavy feeds AR (Atmospheric Residue), VR (Vacuum Residue), and also prepared the feed of RFCC (Reduced Fluid Catalytic Cracking) unit.
Iranian Scientists Make Refractometer to Measure Dissolved Materials
Iranian technologists at a knowledge-based company produced a refractometer device for measuring dissolved substances in liquids and the flow of liquids applied in different industries.
“A refractometer or Brix meter is a special tool that is used to measure the Brix (level of dissolved solids in a solution) of a liquid using the refractive index. This tool is designed to measure, display and control the concentration of transparent and opaque solutions,” said Mostafa Qassemi, the sales manager of the knowledge-based company.
“By measuring the refractive index and temperature of the solution as factors affecting the concentration, this device displays the concentration of the solution in Brix units after performing complex calculations and three stages of calibration and compensation,” he explained.
Noting that at present, different types of inline, laboratory and portable refractometers produced by the company are used in large food industry factories in Iran, Qassemi said that other products of the company are conductivity meters in two main models of inline and desktop, and electromagnetic flowmeters in over 50 different models and sizes, which have wide application in domestic and foreign industries.
Knowledge-Based Firm in Iran Makes Slide Scanner for Microscopy
The Iran-made slide scanner is able to convert microscopic images into digital ones, paving the ground for researchers to accurately study and easily share the results.
“We are active in the field of producing slide scanners. These devices include a camera and software that are installed on a microscope. Using this system, users can produce high-quality, very large-sized images of microscopic samples. These digital images allow users to examine the details of the sample in detail and share them with others. They can also provide others with the ability to view the slides online by creating a QR Code,” Mohammad Javad Zamani, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“Inspired by the ideas available in the market, we have produced a completely indigenous product that is half the price of similar foreign products. Of course, we have not had access to any source code and have designed and developed our product only based on the existing ideas,” he added.
“While conventional cameras are only able to take a picture of what is seen in the eyepiece of a microscope, our system allows for a single, large image of the entire sample," Zamani said, adding that educational centers, medical diagnostic laboratories (both public and private), and medical universities are among the main customers of their products.
Iranian Scientists Produce Anti-Corrosion Viscometer
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company designed and produced a device to measure the rheological properties of oilfield fluids and acids.
“The HPHT anti-corrosion viscometer is a small device designed to measure the rheological properties of oilfield fluids and acids. This device includes several innovations that meet the needs of the industry, including ease of use, improved measurement technology, temperature performance, and ease of servicing,” said Mohammad Keramati, a technologist at the knowledge-based company.
"We were able to produce the viscosity device which was required by Sharif University of Technology," he added, noting that the product can measure the viscosity parameter at high temperature and pressure and has a high advantage over foreign samples because of its lower price.
"This device was manufactured for Sharif University of Technology but other industries like oil, petrochemicals, etc. can also benefit from it."
Iranian Company Produces Herbal-Based Pesticides Based on Nanocapsules
Technologists of a knowledge-based company in Iran produced nano-encapsulated pesticides by using herbal plants which prevent toxins to remain in the agricultural products.
“Using modern technologies, we were able to use these natural materials in production of pesticides that both kill pests and do not pose a risk to consumer’s health. One of the interesting features of these pesticides is their high durability so that these pesticides do not expire during long-term storage,” said Maryam Negahban, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
She explained that the formulation of these plant-based pesticides is based on nano and microencapsulation, and this technology can be used to produce a variety of safe pesticides that are free from chemical toxins.
“Our company has a record of producing nanocapsule polymer pesticide formulations for health pests, producing fumigating powders and tablets for stored products as an alternative to methyl bromide and phosphine, encapsulating insect pathogenic fungi (biopesticides), encapsulating various types of bacteria, producing herbal medicine to control the Varroa mite, a bee parasite, and disinfectants and external parasites for livestock, poultry, and birds,” Negahban said.
Iranian Experts Make 1st Specialized Device to Determine Authenticity of Saffron
Iranian researchers from Sharif University of Technology succeeded in designing and building a portable spectrometer for analyzing saffron.
A knowledge-based company stationed at the Science and Technology Park of Sharif University of Technology, cooperation with the knowledge-based Pouyesh Tadbir Karaneh has taken an important step towards overcoming the challenges in the production, packaging and export of this precious spice by designing and building a portable spectrometer system for analyzing saffron in the wavelength range of 400 to 1,000 nanometers for rapid, on-site and in the solid phase analysis.
“The portable spectrometer for analyzing saffron based on various techniques of artificial intelligence, pattern recognition and regression will create a huge revolution for Iranian saffron to process the spectra obtained from the analysis of saffron samples from different regions of Iran and to verify the authenticity of saffron, determine the geographical origin of saffron samples and also create an identity card,” said Hadi Parastar Shahri, an associate professor of the Faculty of Chemistry and the managing-director of Pars Sanjesh Noavar Sharif Company.
“The portable spectrophotometer for saffron analysis will be the first specialized device for determining the authenticity of saffron in Iran which will allow the user to perform on-site analysis,” he added.
Iranian Company Produces Anti-Corrosion Solutions for Refineries, Petrochemical Plants
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company stationed at Mazandaran Science and Technology Park succeeded in production of various anti-corrosion solutions for refineries and petrochemical plants.
“We have succeeded in producing various solutions required by refineries and petrochemical plants, and one of the most important of these solutions is sulfur releaser which prevents sulfur grains from sticking to each other and to the surface and prevents molten sulfur droplets from spreading on the surface by reducing their surface tension. This product is used in the sulfur granulation unit of all gas refineries,” Golnesa Soltan Mohammadi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“Anti-sediment and anti-corrosion solutions are other products in this series; water hardness and active oxygen in water cause sediment and corrosion of pipes and surfaces of facilities and equipment, respectively, which has a significant negative impact on their efficiency. These substances prevent deposits and corrosion on the surfaces of hot water boilers, heat exchangers, and other equipment by dissolving in water and attaching to calcium and magnesium ions in the water, and by removing active oxygen in the water,” she added.
Soltan Mohammadi explained that the product is used to prevent deposits on the surfaces of hot water and steam boilers and heat exchangers, prevent corrosion on the surfaces of hot water and steam boilers and heat exchangers, and remove active oxygen from water.
Iranian Company Makes Nano 3D Optical Surface Profilometer
The technologists at a knowledge-based company managed to mass-produce nano 3D optical surface profilometers.
“This device operates based on the phenomenon of interference in two modes of white light microscopic interferometry and phase shift and is capable of measuring the shape and roughness of surfaces with an accuracy of the order of nanometers,” Ehsan Ahadi Akhlaqi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“One of the key features of this device is that, by working with an optical approach, it is completely non-destructive and does not cause any damage to the sample under test,” he added.
Noting that high accuracy and repeatability are some advantages of the device, Ahadi Akhlaqi said, “The nano 3D optical surface profilometer has a faster data acquisition speed and offers a wider field of view. This device is also capable of measuring larger roughnesses without reducing accuracy.”
“The 3D optical nanometer surface measuring device has many applications in various sciences and industries like physics, optics, chemistry, polymers, metallurgy, mechanics, life sciences, and pharmacy,” he stated.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Makes Traffic Violation Recording System
Iranian technologists at a knowledge-based company developed a traffic violation recording system which has reduced traffic-related fatalities in the country.
“We presented the first radar device for recording speed violations that was in accordance with the World Health Organization standards and installed it in the cities of Tehran and Shiraz. We have now been able to produce a large number of traffic violation recording systems that are based on those standards,” said Amir Ahmad Sepehri, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
He described 60 percent reduction in traffic fatalities in Tehran as one of the advantages of the system, and said, “Speed violations which led to fatalities have decreased from 1,800 people per year to less than 800 people.”
Sepehri noted that 240 speed violation recording devices have been installed in Tehran.
Iran-Made Oxygen-Generating Microneedles Treat Chronic Wounds
Iranian researchers developed a biodegradable microneedle patch with oxygen-releasing capabilities that can treat chronic wounds sooner.
A group of researchers, including Mohammad Mehdi Samandari, Ashkan Novin, Pejman Qelich, and Farnoush Saeedinejad developed biodegradable and mechanically strong methacrylic gelatin-based microneedle patches that can penetrate into the tissues and release oxygen after exposure to body interstitial fluid and wound exudates.
In this study, the oxygen release rate and biocompatibility of the developed microneedle patches were evaluated and optimized with different compositions.
Interestingly, in-vitro studies showed that the optimized compositions could release oxygen at therapeutic levels and significantly increase the viability of chronically hypoxic cells to match cells with normal concentrations of oxygen.
In-vivo tests also proved that the microneedle patches with optimized oxygen production did not harm or disrupt the healing process of a mouse with severe skin wounds. This therapeutic strategy could create new opportunities to eliminate hypoxia and heal chronic wounds.
Iranian Company Makes 1st AI-Based Air Conditioning Controller
Iranian experts at a knowledge-based company produced AI-based air conditioning controllers for the first time in the country.
“The air conditioning controllers produced automatically measure and control the temperature and air conditioning of the house,” Samyar Haqiqat, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
Noting that in the past, the controllers were linear, he said, “We were able to design and produce them based on AI and this progress was accompanied by obtaining a knowledge-based certificate and has led to the mass production of these products.”
“This product enjoys many advantages and the device acts based on information and calculations to predict the switching on and off of the facility, and it has deep learning capabilities, meaning that we enter the building load calculations based on AI into the microcontroller, and this microcontroller stores the information and energy calculations of the space for 365 days a year,” Haqiqat said.
“Also, this controller, with its ability to communicate with room temperature and humidity sensors and weather sites, can accurately predict the temperature of the desired environment, which saves 35% energy,” he added.
Nanobubble Technology Helps Farmers in Iran to Double Annual Aquatic Production
Studies in Iran have shown that, given the potential of nanobubbles, it is possible to double the annual production of aquatic products with the help of this technology.
At present, equipment related to nanobubble technology is produced domestically in Iran and this equipment is used in different industries like water purification, agriculture and fisheries. The use of nanobubble technology in some cities and villages has contributed significantly to the improvement of water quality in Iran. Nanobubble technology has been used in numerous greenhouses throughout the country, and this technology has been applied in the greenhouse sector too.
One of the areas that has a very high potential for utilizing nanobubble technology is the aquaculture industry. Nanobubble technology can have advantages for this sector like creating supersaturated oxygen conditions in ponds, ideal and uniform distribution of oxygen, and improving water quality. Reducing losses and significantly increasing production are other benefits of using nanobubble devices in aquaculture industry.
The annual production of aquatic products in the country's 25,000 aquaculture farms is about 500,000 tons, and if all these farms are equipped with the nanobubble system, the production will increase 100 percent.
Iran-Made Flame Thermograph Camera Measures Temperature Accurately
Iranian experts at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and making a flame thermograph which accurately measures flame’s temperature pixel-by-pixel.
“The flame thermograph can accurately measure temperature and provide to the user the temperature of flame pixel by pixel,” said Mohammad Khanjani, a senior research and development expert at the company.
“This product informs the user of the temperature of different points pixel by pixel in furnaces, melting furnaces, and any place where there is a flame,” he added.
Noting that the product enjoys a special application for steel and cement companies that use furnaces and need to accurately monitor and control the conditions inside the furnace, Khanjani said, “Being lightweight and portable, eliminating common errors in traditional methods, and the ability to measure flame temperature in the range of 900 to 2500 degrees Celsius are among the outstanding features of this camera.”
Int’l ‘Iran Petrochem 2025’ Expo Starts on Kish Island
The second international exhibition for the development of knowledge-based companies active in Iran’s petrochemical, refining, and petro-refining sectors (Iran Petrochem 2025) kicked off work on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf.
Organized and sponsored by the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) the exhibition was held for three days on Kish Island in Southern Iran.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Hamed Shams, the director of Public Relations, Brand, and Social Responsibility at PGPIC, said, “This exhibition is an opportunity to showcase achievements and exchange ideas.”
Stressing the uniqueness of this year's exhibition, he said, “In addition to the 24 subsidiaries of PGPIC, more than 10 non-subsidiary companies are also participating and have expressed their support for this event.”
Also, 80 knowledge-based and technological companies had participated in the exhibition this year.
Brain Tumor Diagnosis with Iran-Made Natural Biomarkers
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and manufacturing biomarkers for the diagnosis of brain tumors that can indicate normal or abnormal processes in the body.
“Biomarkers are used for MRI and CT scans. During these steps, a series of radioactive substances are injected into the patient's body, but researchers in our company have succeeded in manufacturing biomarkers that are completely natural and whose raw materials are found in Iran,” Heydar Jelviz, the secretary of the National Diabetes Association and chairman of the Board of Directors of the knowledge-based company, told ANA.
“At present, we are in the stage of receiving a license. The clinical stages of this product are also proceeding in line with the licensing stages and will soon be presented to the market,” he added.
“Biomarkers are used in most cases to measure the presence and, in some cases, the progression of a disease or the effectiveness of a specific treatment. When this natural substance is injected into the body, it sits on brain cells. The marked cells are distinguished from other cells and show with high precision in which area of the brain a tumor, abnormal gland, or hemorrhage has developed,” Jelviz said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Cooperate in Reduction of Air Pollution in Arak City
Knowledge-based companies in Iran are cooperating with the Headquarters for the Development of the Knowledge-Based Economy of Energy and the Environment of the Presidential Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and Shazand Power Plant to reduce air pollution in the Central city of Arak.
A group of experts from several Iranian knowledge-based companies visited the Shazand Power Plant to implement a project to decrease pollution in Arak city.
Based on the plan, a consortium of companies will cooperate in installing low-polluting Lunax burners at Shazand Power Plant. On the sidelines of this visit, the managers of Shazand Power Plant held a meeting with the representatives of the knowledge-based companies, in which they discussed and exchanged views on issues related to the plan.
The cooperation will be promising in reducing pollutants from Shazand Power Plant and improving the air quality of Arak city.
Shazand Thermal Power Plant is a 1,300MW gas fired power project. It is located in Markazi province in Central Iran.
Iranian Company Simultaneously Produces Electricity, Fresh Water
An Iranian knowledge-based firm has launched special projects to simultaneously produce electricity and fresh water.
“Our company’s first key product is a thermal desalination plant. This product desalinates seawater with a quality of 50,000 ppm and production of fresh water with a quality of less than 10 ppm. This desalination plant can obtain its input energy from the recovery of waste heat from the power plant, which greatly reduces energy consumption, specially electricity, because normally desalination plants consume a lot of electricity and energy, but with this method, the energy required by the desalination plant is obtained from the recovery of waste heat from the power plant,” said Mohammad Reza Qassemi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“We have also designed thermal desalination systems and manufactured, installed, and put them into operation in several projects in the Southern parts of Iran,” he added.
"The largest simultaneous water and electricity production plant in the country has been designed and implemented by our experts in Qeshm, and its desalination system produces over 18,000 cubic meters of water per day. This amount of water can meet the needs of the villages of Qeshm Island. Also, the ancillary equipment of the power plant of this plant has also been supplied by our company," Qassemi said.
Iranian Firm Able to Produce Custom Chips for IoT Applications
Iranian researchers at the University of Tehran developed a new software that makes the rapid and low-cost designing of custom chips for Internet of Things devices possible.
The software reduces energy consumption and increases the processing speed of artificial intelligence models.
This achievement, which was designed at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Tehran under the supervision of Mostafa Ersali Salehi Nasab and Mehdi Modarresi, enables the automatic design of dedicated processors so that artificial intelligence models, specially deep learning, can be developed with very low speed and energy consumption in Internet of Things devices.
Ersali Salehi Nasab, the project leader, described the acceleration of data processing, the ability to accurately predict system behavior, improving information security, and increasing the autonomy of smart devices among the key features of this product.
“This technology, which is now at the TRL4 level and its initial tests have been successfully completed, has shown significant improvements in indicators, including accuracy, speed, and energy consumption,” he said.
Ersali Salehi Nasab noted that given the availability of FPGAs in Iran, this achievement can contribute significantly to the rapid and independent development of artificial intelligence industries.
Iranian Company Makes RTV Silicon Nanocoatings to Protect High-Voltage Insulators
Iranian experts at a knowledge-based company managed to manufacture RTV silicone nanocoatings to protect the high voltage insulators from pollution and humidity and increase their lifespan.
“The product we have made is RTV silicone coatings, which are mainly used in the power industry. These coatings are applied as self-cleaning, hydrophobic and anti-fouling coatings on the equipment,” said Monireh Taqvayee, the managing director of the company.
“Insulators are made of silicone, glass and ceramic. Silicone insulators have a short lifespan but they are suitable for polluted environments. Ceramic and glass insulators enjoy high strength but they quickly face problems in polluted environments,” she added.
“In this product, we used the advantage of both parts by creating a silicon nanocoating on the surface of the insulators,” Taqvayee stated.
Noting that the silicone nanocoating with hydrophobic properties protects insulator against harsh environment and pollution, she said, “This coating can remain on the surface of ceramic and glass insulators for years, and even after damage which is caused by power outages, re-coating the insulator is possible.”
“We have launched the production line of this product, which has the capacity to produce 300 tons per year,” Taqvayee said, adding that the regional power companies, petrochemicals, steel and cement factories, and companies facing fine dust problems are the customers of this product.
Iran-Made Educational Robots Make Learning Easier for Students
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in designing and building educational robots which are precise laboratory equipment to help students learn better.
“The company's main job is producing educational robots for children aged five and above and students. We have also succeeded in designing and building a series of special products, including laboratory equipment which are precise and suitable for research and study,” Mohammad Madineyee, one of the company's researchers, told ANA.
“One of our robots enjoys the capability to move in the X and Y axes, and the user can apply it to perform different research tasks. The other robot in this series, which is named Delta, can move in the X, Y, and Z axes with three degrees of freedom. This robot's calculations are more difficult and precise, and it also moves faster,” he added.
“We have also provided robotic arms with 6 degrees of freedom that aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineering students can use to simulate flight,” Madineyee said.
University of Tehran Researchers Find Solution to Improve Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Iranian researchers at the University of Tehran presented a new method for improving the performance of structural lithium-ion batteries.
The results of this study show that the use of materials like polyurethane binders and carbon fiber current collectors in LiFePO₄ electrodes of lithium-ion batteries can contribute to the energy storage capacity, cyclic stability, and overall efficiency of these batteries.
“In this study, PU and PVDF-HFP-g-PSSA binders were used as alternatives to traditional binders. Binders, as adhesives for electrode components, play an important role in mechanical strength and electrochemical efficiency. These binders provide smooth paths for lithium ion transport within the electrode by reducing the concentration polarization,” said Mojtaba Haqiqi Yazdi, the head of the research group.
“Also, with high flexibility and significant chemical and mechanical resistance, they can perform better than common binders against the degradation of the cathode structure and the separation of the electrode active materials from the surface of the current collectors due to the volume fluctuations of the electrodes, which mainly occur due to the repeated entry and exit of ions in the charge and discharge cycles,” he added.
Noting that in this study, the carbon fiber current collector has replaced traditional materials like aluminum and copper, Haqiqi Yazdi said, “This material plays an important role in reducing the weight of the battery and increasing its efficiency due to its lightness, corrosion resistance and high conductivity, and the possibility of storing energy due to the carbon structure. The simultaneous combination of these two innovations has significantly improved the electrochemical and mechanical performance of LiFePO₄ electrodes.”
“The experiments conducted in this study have shown that the use of PU and PVDF-HFP-g-PSSA binders and carbon fiber current collectors significantly improves the energy storage capacity and the number of charge and discharge cycles of the battery. This new combination also increases the battery's lifespan and improves its mechanical stability at the macro and micro scales,” he added.
Iranian Scientists Produce Nano-Based Calcium Tablets to Prevent Osteoporosis
Iranian researchers at a technological company produced a nano-based calcium supplement to prevent osteoporosis and preserve the teeth.
The nano-based calcium supplement tablet contains compounds, including hydroxyapatite, lecithin, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D3, which is suitable for preventing osteoporosis in middle and old ages.
The nano-based supplement, which can be consumed daily, helps maintain the health and strength of bones and teeth in adults, because the liposomal formulation in this product increases its effectiveness in the absorption process.
This product contains ingredients like 500 mg of elemental calcium (in the form of nanoliposomes), 150 mg of elemental magnesium (in the form of magnesium oxide), 10 mg of elemental zinc (in the form of zinc gluconate), and 1200 international units of vitamin D3.
The company has presented several other nano-based products to the market, including zinc supplements and iron supplements.
New Generation of Iran-Made Carbon Running Blades Help Amputees, Disabled People
A knowledge-based company in Iran has managed to use the most advanced method in the world to make carbon-based running blades to help the disabled people and amputees.
“Carbon-based blades are a replacement for an amputated joint, meaning that a person who has lost legs can have these carbon blades to simulate the function of the leg joint,” said Hamidreza Maqareh Abed, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“We are the first manufacturers of sports prosthetics in Asia and the fourth manufacturer in the world. We have achieved the technical know-how of carbon blades that give a person the power to run,” he added.
Maqareh Abed noted that conventional blades face the challenge of being heavy and inflexible, but these challenges have been overcome in carbon blades, adding, “This product has successfully obtained the European Union CE and also the Iranian medical device approval, and we are one of the main suppliers of carbon claws in Iran and other countries.”
Iran Ranks 1st in Islamic World in Scientific Production of 4D Printing Technology
Iran has gained the second and first place among the Muslim states in scientific production of 3D and 4D printing technologies, respectively, said Ali Nayebi, the vice-president of technology and innovation of the Islamic World Science and Technology Monitoring and Citation Institute (ISC).
“Iran has a relatively good ranking in 4D printing. Iran has taken the 11th place in the world in this technology and is ranked 22nd among the countries in the world in 3D printing,” Nayebi said.
“Also, based on the data extracted from the Web of Science database, in the field of 3D printing technology, Turkey with 779 certificates, the Islamic Republic of Iran with 606 certificates, and Malaysia with 543 certificates are ranked first to third, respectively,” he added.
“Meantime, in the field of 4D printing technology, Iran is ranked first with 65 certificates, Malaysia is ranked second with 20 certificates, and Egypt is ranked third with 14 certificates,” Nayebi noted.
Iranian companies have made good progress in production of 3d printers and products.
Iranian Scientists Develop Smart Software for Post-Earthquake Risk Assessment
Iranian researchers at Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience Research Center (INSURER) of Sharif University of Technology developed a smart software for the analysis of post-earthquake risk and resilience.
“This software is a tool for analyzing the hazards, risks, and resilience of the society in case of an earthquake. In other words, RTX software is a computer program for analyzing reliability, risk, and resilience with a library of probabilistic models,” said Hamidreza Nourbala, a researcher of the company.
Noting that the software has been developed by the INSURER under the supervision of Mojtaba Mahsouli, he said, “This software models and selects the factors responsible for recovery, and how each of these factors should behave so that recovery after an earthquake can take place faster.”
“The infrastructures considered in this software include urban building infrastructure, electricity infrastructure, water supply infrastructure, communication network, gas distribution, transportation network, healthcare system, and businesses,” Nourbala said.
Iran, Russia Trade over 1.8 Billion Dollars of Non-Oil Products in 9 Months
Iran and Russia traded over $1.898 billion of non-oil products in the first nine months of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20).
Since the start of this year until the end of December, Iran exported 1.056 million tons of non-oil goods to Russia, valued at $803 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year.
Customs data revealed that 1.491 million tons of goods, worth $1.099 billion, were imported from Russia into Iran during this period.
Commenting on Iran's exports to Russia, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Rouhollah Latifi, said, "Bell peppers were our top export to Russia in this period, showing a 175% increase in weight compared to the same period last year."
Latifi further noted that from April to the end of December, Iran's main import from Russia was raw gold, weighing 3,595 kilograms and valued at $281 million.
Iranian Scientists Produce Bleaching Gel for Dentistry
Iranian researchers at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Najafabad branch succeeded in producing a special tooth bleaching gel.
“A knowledge-based company stationed at the university's incubator center produced a distinctive and innovative product in the field of dentistry called bleaching gel,” Mohammad Shahqoli, the director of incubator center of the Islamic Azad University’s Najafabad branch, told ANA.
“The tooth bleaching gel has a special formulation that performs the whitening process with high effectiveness without damaging the tooth enamel,” he added.
“With its chemical action, the product targets the pigments in the tooth structure, which can be of internal or external origin, and causes them to break down and be removed. The most important advantage of this gel is that it has no negative effect on the tooth structure and completely preserves the health of its enamel,” Shahqoli added.
Iran-Made Nano-Based Kit Able to Detect Stomach Infection, Ulcers
Iranian researchers at a technological company developed a special kit to diagnose stomach infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria which can be used to quickly identify this bacterium.
Rapid detection kits for Helicobacter pylori antigen can qualitatively identify Helicobacter pylori surface antigens in stool samples by using anti-Helicobacter pylori antibodies with high sensitivity.
Due to its high sensitivity, low cost, and non-invasiveness, this method is used as a common and suitable method for diagnosis, follow-up treatment, or screening of individuals in the community.
Medical diagnostic laboratories, hospital laboratories, pharmacies, medical clinics, and ordinary people at home can use this nano kit. This kit is available in several medical centers in Iran.
Iranian Company Produces Resistant Seeds to Cope with Drought
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company took an important step towards confronting the challenges of climate change and drought by producing coated seeds of drought-resistant medicinal plants.
“After extensive research, our company succeeded in receiving a knowledge-based license to produce coated seeds of drought-resistant medicinal plants,” said Mehdi Bavar, the chairman of the board of directors of the knowledge-based company.
“Given the capacities available in North Khorassan province (in Northeastern Iran), we seek to transform this province into one of the hubs for cultivating and supplying seeds and medicinal plants in the country and the region,” he added.
Bavar underlined that the greatest achievement of the company is the production of coated seeds, which, with their nutritional composition and moisture absorption, have faster initial growth and greater resistance to pests, diseases, and drought.
Iranian Firm Produces Coated Cotton Seeds for Saline Lands
A knowledge-based company in Iran has managed to produce coated cotton seeds for cultivation in saline lands that are available to farmers at one-third of the price of imported products.
“Our company has succeeded in producing coated cotton seeds that are available to the farmers at one-third of the price of similar imported products. This will eliminate the need for the country to import cotton seeds,” said Mohsen Fathi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“Seed coating is one of the most important economic methods to improve seed performance. In the seed coating process, materials like fungicides, insecticides, immunostimulants, growth hormones, low-consumption elements, and other compounds are directly applied to the seed,” he added.
Fathi explained that the direct use of fungicides and insecticides directly on the seeds reduces the consumption of these substances at the beginning of the growing season and reduces their environmental risks.
“Also, seed coating causes uniformity in seed size and facilitates mechanical planting of seeds. This causes uniform and better green fields, and as a result, the yield and income of farmers increase,” he added.
Iran’s Exports to Afghanistan Increase 84% in 2024
Iran’s exports to Afghanistan has experienced an eye-catching growth of 84% in 2024, officials said.
Iranian trade attaché in Kabul Hossein Roustayee announced that Iran’s exports to Afghanistan had risen $3.143 billion last year, which shows over 83% increase compared to 2023.
Data from Afghanistan’s customs office put 2024 imports from Iran at $3.197 billion, up 84% from the year before.
Afghanistan has been one of the five largest buyers of Iranian exports since the country came under the control of a new Taliban administration in 2021, according to annual figures published by the Iranian customs office.
Roustayee also said that the value of Afghanistan's exports to Iran increased to $54 million in 2024, up from $29 million in 2023, showing an increase of nearly 116% in value.
The official had also in June said that increasing the number of trade and business delegations, facilitating the activities at border crossings, increasing working hours at the customs offices, holding joint economic commission meetings between the two countries in Tehran, holding business conferences in Kabul, Herat, Tehran, and Mashhad, and holding an exhibition of the export potentials of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Herat were among the most important factors in the rise in the export of non-oil goods from Iran to Afghanistan.
Iran Chooses Mode S Radar as Best Home-Made Project of Year
Head of Iran Airports Company (IAC) Reza Nakhjavani announced that a Mode S radar system, designed and built by the Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company, has been chosen as the best indigenized project of the year.
Nakhjavani noted that the design and construction of this monopulse secondary radar system is a big technological achievement for Iran’s aviation industry.
He said that the project has received a trophy for excellence from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology.
The Iranian Airports and Air Navigation Company launched the project in 2019 in cooperation with Isfahan University of Technology, Nakhjavani said, adding that the radar system is currently in the installation phase at Abadan Airport.
Iranian Scientists Perform 1st Fetal Cerebral Aneurysm Surgery
Iranian specialists at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran succeeded in performing the first fetal aneurysm surgery in the country.
“During a control ultrasound scan of a pregnant woman with a 34-week-old fetus, an obstetrician and gynecologist noticed a lesion in the middle of the fetus's brain. This lesion is a sign of an abnormality in a series of cerebral vessels,” Hossein Qena’ati, a radiologist and cerebral aneurysm surgeon, told ANA.
“Therefore, after the necessary examinations, the medical team tried to reduce blood flow by filling these abnormal cerebral vessels using ultrasound, a treatment method,” he added, noting that the actual causes of aneurysms are unknown, but some factors, like a family history of cerebral aneurysms, increase the risk of this condition.
“If children with this disease are not treated, they will most likely suffer strokes after birth due to high blood flow to the brain,” Qena’ati explained.
“The unborn baby has a chance to repair much of the damage caused by the surgery. The surgery can also prevent severe heart failure in the future and increase the chances of survival after birth,” he added.
Iranian Firm Uses Plastic Injection Method to Produce Delicate Parts for Toy Industry
A creative company in Iran has developed plastic injection molds to produce delicate parts for toy industry at a low cost.
“One of our research areas is the application of plastic and composite injection industry in the toy industry. In this field, we have come up with three new plastic injection methods from a combination of composite injection and plastic injection, two of which do not require a plastic injection machine and the process has been developed in our company,” said Reza Khosravi, a researcher at the company.
“In the third method, we design and manufacture molds for plastic injection for the machine,” he added.
“The molds that we developed for the plastic injection are of higher quality than the existing molds, while the greatest delicacy can be created in the molds at the lowest cost. Its low price compared to existing molds is another competitive advantage of this product,” Khosravi said.
Iran’s Exports of Farmed Caviar Up 112 Percent in 9 Months
Iran’s exports of farmed caviar increased 112 percent during the first nine months of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20, 2024) compared with the total exports of the past year, an official said.
Nasser Karami Raad, the director-general of the Office for the Restoration and Conservation of Genetic Aquatic Resources at Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO), said that 5,346 kilograms of farmed caviar, valued at $3.2 million, were exported through Iranian customs during the 9-month period.
He attributed the rise in exports primarily to the high quality of Iran's farmed caviar and its prominent demand in the international markets.
Last year, Iran produced 21,612 kilograms of farmed caviar, and this year’s total production figures will be finalized soon, Karami Raad added.
He said that Iran’s caviar has reached 28 countries this year, with the UAE, Qatar, and Belgium as the top three destinations.
Iranian Firm Produces Modified Wheat, Barley Seeds to Improve Cultivation in Tropical Areas
A knowledge-based company in Iran started producing modified seeds, which have increased crop productivity due to their better adaptation to the climate of tropical regions.
“Our seeds, which are better adapted to the climate of tropical regions, have increased the productivity of products, both in terms of quality and quantity, with the resulting profits going directly to the farmers,” said Rahmatollah Karimizadeh, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
"These products have also led farmers to turn to agricultural work; people who had perhaps given up this work in previous years due to the low productivity of agriculture and the lack of investment, which has created jobs for people in less-developed areas,” he added.
“So far, our seeds have been sent to villages in Golestan, Khorassan, Kohgilouyeh and Boyer Ahmad, Fars, and Khuzestan provinces, which are often considered as less fertile areas,” Karimzadeh said.
Gas Production Increases at Phase 13 of South Pars Field in Southern Iran
Deputy Head of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) for the development projects Hamidreza Massoudi said that gas production capacity at the phase 13 of the South Pars field has increased by 1.7 million cubic meters per day.
Massoudi underlined the important role of the South Pars joint field in meeting a large portion of the country’s energy demand.
He noted that comprehensive and coordinated plans, involving complex mechanisms, are underway to sustain and increase gas production capacity from the South Pars field.
Massoudi emphasized the necessity of accelerating the development of this joint field to achieve the goals set by the Ministry of Oil and the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
He noted that completing the remaining offshore and onshore projects, finalizing 35-month plans, and implementing strategic projects like drilling 35 in-field wells and pressure boosting initiatives will help maintain and increase gas production capacity.
Iranian Scientists Present New Method for Muscle Tissue Regeneration
Iranian scientists at the faculty of chemical engineering of the University of Tehran in a new research took an important step in the regeneration and repair of damaged muscle tissues.
The research was conducted by Parmida Harirchi, a master's student in chemical engineering, under the supervision of Payam Zahedi, an associate professor at the faculty of chemical engineering of the University of Tehran.
"This scaffold is based on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and provides a suitable substrate for the growth and organization of muscle cells," said Zahedi
Noting that liquid crystal elastomers are suitable materials for biological scaffolds due to their unique physical and mechanical properties, he said, "These materials enjoy the capability to change shape under stimuli such as temperature and light, and for this reason they are suitable for application as soft robotics, artificial muscles, and tissue engineering. The use of these materials in the design of tissue engineering scaffolds can allow for precise adjustment of surface and mechanical properties, thereby influencing the growth and organization of cells.”
“In this study, the chemical reaction of thiol-acrylate polymerization was used to synthesize LCE films. The samples produced after ultraviolet irradiation were evaluated and properties like crosslink density, thermal and surface changes were investigated. The results showed that ultraviolet irradiation leads to increased cell adhesion and organization. These changes were applied to modify the surface properties of the scaffold and increase its biocompatibility,” Zahedi said.
“In a bid to examine the performance of the scaffolds, C2C12 muscle cells, which are precursor cells of mouse skeletal muscles, were cultured on these substrates. The results showed that the cells grew and differentiated better in ultraviolet-irradiated media and transformed into a structure of regular muscle fibrils, which closely resembles natural muscle tissue,” he added.
Iran Allocates 2 Credit Lines to Develop AI
The Iranian deputy minister of science and technology announced that two credit lines of 1.2 billion Tomans and $100 million have been allocated for investment in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
“A memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Barakat Foundation, and the National Development Fund, according to which a thousand projects will be financed in the country's science and technology parks,” said Mohammad Nabi Shahiki.
“Two credit lines of 1.2 billion Tomans and $100 million have also been allocated for investment in the field of artificial intelligence. This budget is to be made available to the knowledge-based companies through the science and technology parks,” he added.
Iranian Scientists Develop Water Desalination Technology with Energy Generation Capability
Iranian researchers at Sharif University of Technology succeeded in designing an innovative system that has a dual function of desalination of water and generation of energy.
In this technology, water purification is carried out simultaneously with the generation of electrical energy. Sodium chloride salt, the most abundant salt among the water salinity factors, is selectively removed from the water and simultaneously the energy required to light various LEDs is produced during the system recovery. This process is carried out by using nanomaterials.
The capacitive deionization method is called desalination of water by removing various salts and pollutants from it in the form of ions with the help of an electrochemical process.
Iranian scientists at the faculty of chemistry of Sharif University of Technology succeeded in designing an innovative system with an extraordinary dual function in purifying water from sodium chloride salt, the most abundant salt among the water salinity factors, selectively combined with the generation of the energy required to light various LEDs during the system recovery.
The special nanomaterials synthesized in this research, along with the unique design for producing energy from salted water, the low cost and environment-friendly nature of this technology, are the advantages of this research.
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